PD-Creative

I purchased the PD creative board and Power Supply for my Node 2i. 
I was very skeptical at first but decided to try it for myself. Purchasing and delivery was very fast which was great.
The installation was easy with clear instructions. 
After the installation there was a big difference to the sound quality. It was clearer with greater detail. The instruments seperate and come through much better.
I use the Node 2i with a fixed volume setting with the MQA selection off.
I am now a believer that power makes a big difference. It is a controversial topic but I suggest trying if for yourself.
My Node 2i connects to a Bel Canto Dac 3 which then goes to a Western Electric Tube pre amp, feeding two Western Electric 300B mono blocks and Valves. All interconnects and power cables are premium grade.

Hi, I'm from Singapore.
I have just upgraded my Node 2021 with the PD Creative board and bought a BRZHIFI LPS for it. I mostly only use Node's streamer with the Ares2 DAC.

The mod brings the Node to a new level. Even with only the digital section, there is better clarity, imaging and quietness to the background. And also tighter bass. But the sound does get a little less warm. I'm sure there would more significant improvements on the Node's DAC section.

Overall I'm happy with the mod, and would recommend it to all Node owners.

I just received my mod kit from Pawel for a Node 2i.  Any advice before I begin the installation? I’ve found and watched the install video on youtube.  By the way I also bought the Meanwell switched power supply.

I found the instructions and implementation straight forward....

My installation wasn’t easy. Apparently there’s enough tolerance in the Node 2i “fitting” that if things are off it can be a bitch trying to get things back together.  So much so in my case (ha ha, “case”, get it) that I finally decided to not insert the lower left back plate screw because it would only go in at an angle and that prevented the back magnetic plate from being fully seated. I tried everything, leaving the other screws loose in an attempt to get the back plate to side over another 0.5 mm to the left. No go.

in addition, I had a heck of a time getting the old board’s plastic large signal connector unfastened.  Then more problems getting the new board’s connector fully inserted into the clip.

And the instructions don’t mention to remove the small connector. There’s no corresponding connector on the new board and it soon became apparent this connection wasn’t needed.

All problems aside, it’s one of the only changes I’ve ever made that sounded like an improvement without break-in (burn-in). Wow! Basses sound great!  Piano still a little rough but its got less than an hour of play time on it.

I’m really looking forward to it getting burned-in!